Implications of Masturbation
Manual erotic stimulation of the genitals or other erotic regions, often to orgasm, either by oneself or a partner. From Middle French masturbation, from Latin verb masturbor, conjectured to have originated from a contraction of manus (“hand”) and turbō (“disturb, throw into confusion”).
SYNONYMS Implications OF MASTURBATION
- ham shank (vulgar, slang), hand shandy (vulgar, slang), Hand Solo, jerking off, onanism
- pocket pool, self-abuse, self-defilement, self-love, self-pleasure, self-pollution, tossing off, wank autofellatio, hand job
RELIGIOUS HISTORY OF MASTURBATION
After Onan’s brother Er died, his father Judah told him to fulfill his duty to his brother by entering into a levirate marriage with his brother’s widow Tamar to give her offspring. When Onan had sex with Tamar, he withdrew before his orgasm and “spilled his seed [or semen] on the ground,” since any child born would not legally be considered his heir. The next statement in the Bible says that Onan did evil and that God slew him.
Conclusion:
In summary, the implications of masturbation are multifaceted, spanning physical health, mental well-being, and social perspectives. While often surrounded by stigma, research continues to shed light on the largely positive implications of masturbation when practiced in moderation. Understanding masturbation also means recognizing its role in stress relief, self-awareness, and even sexual health education. As conversations become more open and informed, it’s essential to approach masturbation with a balanced and evidence-based perspective.